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Micah laid in front of me on the bed, feet kicking, fists clenched, crying. I sobbed too. Waiting for my milk to letdown. Waiting for the tingle to know that Micah wouldn't have to work very hard to latch and drink. Despite several tongue and lip tie procedures, his latch has never been good. He... Continue Reading →

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Okay…where to begin... The big snowstorm that coated Denver in slush also freed up some appointments at the specialist's office this morning, and they were able to fit me in. Relief flooded me, as we walked through the doors once again of the same place that confirmed that Abby DIDN'T have spina bifida in November.... Continue Reading →

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"There's a peace I've come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail. There's an anchor for my soul. I can say 'It is well.'" Upheaval seems to be one of the themes of 2013 so far. In December, as I was pondering my 2013 goals, I distinctly had the impression that the Holy... Continue Reading →

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"Biblical passion is a mysterious mixture of humility, supernatural hunger, and faith. I pursue because I have been pursued. Lethargy must not be found in me. And if the average Christian life around me falls short of the biblical standard, I must pursue against the grain. If people are not being healed, I will not... Continue Reading →

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"Our approach to the Christian life is as absurd as the enthusiastic young man who had just received his plumber's license and was taken to see Niagara Falls. He studied it for a minute and then said, 'I think I can fix this.'" ~A story retold by Brennan Manning in The Ragamuffin Gospel (p. 13)... Continue Reading →

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My church is praying for miracles right now. As a congregation, we have set aside the month of October, as II Chronicles 7:14 indicates, to humble ourselves, seek God's face, and pray. As I have endeavored to follow through with my October commitment, I've realized that there are many miracles that we don't even pray... Continue Reading →

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As the chaos of classroom noise subsides and I close my curriculum notes for the evening, I give thanks. For three gifts of the reaping. A table-full of breads and muffins, fruits and breads - a sweet Fall gift from parents at school. Macaroni Grill take-out dishes - perhaps not in the traditional sense, but... Continue Reading →

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Good Morning, One and All! Oh, have you already been up for a while? Me too, actually. My alarm went off at 5:45 a.m., compelling me out of bed and into the mini-van with other sleepy family members to meet my father-in-law for breakfast at 7 a.m. after he finished his night shift at UPS. (NOT... Continue Reading →